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Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Insured lives climbed 12.8% to 151.56 million by September 2025.
Thailand's insurance regulator slashes backup times 90% after upgrade
Database protection now runs in minutes instead of hours.
Markel adds two underwriters to the China Professional and Financial Risks team
The recruits previously held senior financial lines roles at Starr AIG and Ping An.
Japan life premiums grow 5.4% CAGR amidst yield volatility
Gross written premiums are projected to reach $334b by 2030 following a 2024 contraction.
How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?
Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
Aon names Peiser CEO of Risk Capital
He will be reporting to Andy Marcell.
MAS rejects immediate Insurance Act changes for e-commerce sales
Gan told Parliament on 12 February the regulator will keep watching market shifts.
Japan cyber risk exposes insurance gaps as losses hit 27%
Aon says data breaches rank as the top threat in Japan and worldwide in its 2025 survey.
Investor appetite for reinsurance and ILS rises amidst capital flow last year
Howden says 2025 catastrophe bond issuance rose about 45% versus 2024.
This week in insurance: Taiwan profits slide, cyber and fraud covers roll out, regional leadership reshuffle
Markel Insurance appointed John Bang as its inaugural head of Korea and Japan.
India life insurance APE reaches 12.8% growth in January
APE figures edge higher as insurers struggle to offset last year massive surrender value hits.
Manulife’s Asia segment records 22% YoY jump in FY 2025 net income
Asia’s new business value (NBV) was also up 10%.
AIA seen to deliver strong 2025 results: CGS International
However, risks like capital controls, regulatory changes and pressure on investment yields may loom.
Markel Insurance appoints John Bang to run Korea and Japan
He takes charge immediately to build wholesale growth and open 2 new country desks.
HK-China insurers target offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high
Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.
Protection and indemnity clubs hike rates for 20 Feb renewal: AM Best
Mutual marine insurers target pricing adequacy to offset 2024/25 underwriting deficit.
Markel International names Phil Amlot to lead trade credit
He reports to Carl Titterton and takes the post effective immediately.
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